Why is my senior dog listing to one side and struggling to walk?

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I have a 15yr old Shiva inu who seems to be listing to the left like that side doesn't work as well. Has troylve standing straight and walking. Pet's info: Dog | Shiba Inu | Male | 15 years and 7 months old | 17 lbs

Jeffrey Milner · Accepted Answer

Sorry to hear that Kobie isn't feeling right. In the picture, it also looks like he might have a left sided head tilt. Coupled with the other clinical signs you are listing, the basis of the condition may very well be neurologic rather than a primary orthopedic condition. I would have him seen by a veterinarian soon so that he can have a thorough neurologic exam. Depending on the results, the vet may be able to isolate and localize the condition to a certain part of the body and be better suited to direct therapy and diagnostics. In all likelihood, diagnostics are going to be required including blood work and imaging in order to make some headway in a diagnosis of the problem.

Why is my senior dog listing to one side and struggling to walk?

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